Self-Catering Holidays in Powys

Discover some of the best of Powys on a self-catering holiday.  In terms of land area, Powys is the largest county in Wales; it covers an area of 2000 square miles and is home to the popular Brecon Beacons National Park. The Brecon Beacons is an absolute must when staying in Powys, it is the home of South Wales’ tallest peak, Pen y Fan, and to the famous ‘Sleeping Giant’ hill Cribarth.

 

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What Powys Offers for Self-Catering Breaks

Powys is the county for many popular Welsh tourist spots, including the historic market town of Brecon and the famous ‘Town of Books’ Hay-on-Wye. Beyond this, Powys has many attractions including the Dan yr Ogof Caves, Sywd Yr Eira Waterfall, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Gregynog Hall, Powis Castle, Welshpool, Newton, Ystradgynlais, the Judge’s Lodging Museum, Talgarth Mill, the Spaceguard Centre & Observatory, Falconry Experience Wales, Wales Ape & Monkey Sanctuary and Dolforwyn Castle.

Often known as the ‘Backbone of Wales’ Powys offers an unspoilt countryside setting alongside vibrant nightlife and fascinating history. A self catering holiday in Powys is sure to be enjoyed, whether staying in an apartment, pine lodge, log cabin, farmhouse, cottage, barn conversion, chalet or a villa. Decide to have a romantic holiday with your sweetheart, a family holiday where the dog can come too or choose to have Powys as the location of your hen party. Whatever you decide to do on a cottage holiday in Powys, we’re sure you’ll fall in love with this gorgeous strip of the UK that is utterly ‘lush’.